The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

felt the heat

likely because this was the first time he had

always be her who initiated.

his feelings and never attempted to force her emotions on him. Even though their progress was extremely slow, it was nonetheless still progress, and Amanda could see from Ren's behavior that he was gradually coming around

and her heart warmed up

But...

her mouth with her arm while her other hand touched her

was just

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

across Ryan's screen as his

exhibited given how quickly they arrived

five monitors in front of him, Ryan's hand paused. Then, with a

system. If I disable the system, the generator

stare at one of the monitors, Ryan pressed his

be able to assist you any longer, guys. They have a backup generator for their system. You must act quickly since the only thing I can assist you with is preventing any

[No problem]

crisp voice echoed inside

It belonged to Ava.

I can handle this without a problem. I'll get back at you in ten

"Got it."

shut off

main screen, Ryan took a pen from the side of his desk

be able to

mercenaries, they unavoidably had to perform tasks from time to time. They were required by law

it wasn't an issue before, but when their mercenary organization rose in status, they were required to accomplish missions each month to

being a highly ranked mercenary group weren't something to be trifled with. It wasn't just the fame

and at the moment, it was Hein and Ava's turn to complete

mission complete, we can relax

the pen on the table and reclined on his

stared at the

sure

best to make up for his absence, but even

was only after he took over his role that

not think about

felt his chest tighten whenever he

had passed, he couldn't move on from

Smallsnake meant so much to him, but every day, he would force himself to learn and improve his methods. It was the only

did he want such

Ding—!

then, Ryan received a message. It was

are going to another planet in

couple of times as

down, but when he saw the words 'another planet' he couldn't stop himself from

memories he wanted to forget with all of his might. Unknowingly, his foot started to shake

'Calm down Ryan.'

his rough breathing, and even then, he could feel his heart beating uncontrollably

"Huff…huff…"

teeth, he brought his

[Okay.]

that only contained a single word. And one

stood up from his seat once he

his mirror while resting both of his hands on the desk to support his

on, I need to

***

"We're here."

car and stretched my body. A familiar

while

'Here I am.'

while since I had been here. Honestly,

feeling into words,

almost felt like it was eating away at the little sanity

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